Steelers vs Bengals Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 3, 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers will take on the Cincinnati Bengals in NFL Week 3 action at Acrisure Stadium on Monday, starting at 3:00am AEST.

This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Steelers vs Bengals game, as well as the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.

Who Will Win?

Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati NFL game 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Bengals a 64% chance of defeating the Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.

Steelers vs Bengals: Odds

The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Acrisure Stadium are listed below:

• Head to Head: Steelers $2.45, Bengals $1.59
• Line: Steelers +3.5 ($1.91), Bengals -3.5 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 42.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Steelers at $2.45 and the Bengals at $1.59.

The Steelers are listed as 3.5-point underdogs against the Bengals, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the favourite Bengals (-3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 42.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Bengals (-3.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 42.5-point over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.

Steelers vs Bengals: Betting Tips

• Head to Head: Cincinnati at $1.59 with Bet365
• Line: Bengals -3.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Over 42.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

Our Steelers vs Bengals predictions are based on market-leading simulations and gambling experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.

Steelers vs Bengals: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Steelers vs Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Week 3 is the Bengals winning 23-19.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati game in Week 3, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.

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Steelers vs Bengals: TD Scorer Tips

Who will score an anytime touchdown in Steelers vs Bengals? The data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Cincinnati's Chase Brown is the most likely player to score the first TD in Steelers vs Bengals.

Brown has a 12.8% chance of getting in for six first at Acrisure Stadium, while the Bengals RB has a 46.3% chance of registering an anytime touchdown.

Scroll down for our full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.

First Touchdown Scorer Tips

Steelers First TD Tips

• Jaylen Warren: 10.2% probability
• DK Metcalf: 6.8% probability
• Pat Freiermuth: 4.7% probability
• Michael Pittman: 4.0% probability
• Roman Wilson: 3.1% probability

Bengals First TD Tips

• Chase Brown: 12.8% probability
• Ja'Marr Chase: 11.7% probability
• Tee Higgins: 8.8% probability
• Mike Gesicki: 3.8% probability
• Samaje Perine: 3.6% probability

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips

Steelers Anytime TD Tips

• Jaylen Warren: 39.8% probability
• DK Metcalf: 28.6% probability
• Pat Freiermuth: 20.7% probability
• Michael Pittman: 18.1% probability
• Roman Wilson: 14.3% probability

Bengals Anytime TD Tips

• Chase Brown: 46.3% probability
• Ja'Marr Chase: 43.3% probability
• Tee Higgins: 34.7% probability
• Mike Gesicki: 16.7% probability
• Samaje Perine: 16.0% probability

Steelers-Bengals Projected Player Stats

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Steelers' Aaron Rodgers is projected for 231 passing yards. The Bengals' Joe Burrow is expected to throw for 259 yards.

Steelers Starting QB

• Aaron Rodgers: 231 projected passing yards

Bengals Starting QB

• Joe Burrow: 259 projected passing yards

Steelers Rushing Yards

• Jaylen Warren: 62 projected yards
• Travis Homer: 21 projected yards
• Lew Nichols: 17 projected yards

Bengals Rushing Yards

• Chase Brown: 70 projected yards
• Samaje Perine: 19 projected yards
• Joe Burrow: 11 projected yards

Steelers Receiving Yards

• DK Metcalf: 57 projected yards
• Pat Freiermuth: 40 projected yards
• Michael Pittman: 34 projected yards
• Roman Wilson: 30 projected yards
• Jaylen Warren: 28 projected yards

Bengals Receiving Yards

• Ja'Marr Chase: 80 projected yards
• Tee Higgins: 58 projected yards
• Mike Gesicki: 29 projected yards
• Chase Brown: 25 projected yards
• Colbie Young: 13 projected yards

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Steelers vs Bengals: Week 3 Essential Details

The NFL Week 3 game between the Steelers and Bengals at Acrisure Stadium is scheduled to begin at 3:00am AEST on Monday.

• Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals
• Date: Monday 28 September 2026
• Time: 3:00am AEST
• Venue: Acrisure Stadium

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

Our Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

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